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Symptom: High blood pressure
- Introduction: High blood pressure
- Causes (314 conditions)
- Causes of Types
- Diagnosis Checklist (11 listings)
- Misdiagnosis
- Home Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Diagnostic tests (33 listings)
- Multiple Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (286 listings)
- Drug interaction causes (109 listings)
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Introduction: High blood pressure
High blood pressure: Excessive blood pressure. See free access online books about High blood pressure below. See detailed information below for a list of 314 causes of High blood pressure, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of High blood pressure:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of High blood pressure.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Essential hypertension - about 90-95% of cases of hypertension
- Gestational hypertension - occurring during pregnancy.
- Arteriosclerosis
- Metabolic syndrome
- PCOS
- Pheochromocytoma - only about 1 in a 1000 people with hypertension have a pheochromocytoma.
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism - about 1-2% of cases of hypertension (Ganda [1997])
- Sleep apnea
- Hyperthyroidism
- Aortic valve condition
- Toxemia of pregnancy
- Kidney disease
- Cushing's disease
- Certain medications
- Amphetamine intoxication
- Faulty blood pressure reading technique
- Faulty blood pressure apparatus
- Anxiety
- Physical activity
- Recent cigarette smoking
- Cold temperature
- Physical pain
- Acute severe vascular damage
- Obesity
- High alcohol consumption
- Ischemia
- Atheroma
- Fibromuscular dysplasia
- Renal emboli
- Renal artery thrombosis
See full list of 314 causes of High blood pressure
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Causes of Types of High blood pressure:
Review the causes of these more specific types of High blood pressure:
- Pulmonary hypertension (71 causes)
- Elevated blood pressure (19 causes)
- Arterial hypertension (24 causes)
More types of High blood pressure
High blood pressure: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with High blood pressure, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- High blood pressure and Blood pressure symptoms (227 causes)
- High blood pressure and Nerve symptoms (137 causes)
- High blood pressure and Sensations (125 causes)
- High blood pressure and Pain (123 causes)
- High blood pressure and Head symptoms (109 causes)
- High blood pressure and Heart symptoms (104 causes)
- High blood pressure and Digestive symptoms (101 causes)
- High blood pressure and Muscle symptoms (98 causes)
- High blood pressure and Muscle weakness (97 causes)
- High blood pressure and Respiratory symptoms (96 causes)
- High blood pressure and Fatigue (90 causes)
- High blood pressure and Sexual symptoms (87 causes)
- High blood pressure and Weakness (87 causes)
- High blood pressure and Body symptoms (86 causes)
- High blood pressure and Kidney symptoms (86 causes)
- High blood pressure and Swelling symptoms (84 causes)
- High blood pressure and Skin symptoms (83 causes)
- High blood pressure and Behavioral symptoms (80 causes)
- High blood pressure and Skin problems (80 causes)
- High blood pressure and Urinary symptoms (78 causes)
See full list of 2385 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to High blood pressure
Home Diagnostic Testing and High blood pressure
Home medical tests possibly related to High blood pressure:
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Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Blood pressure symptoms (397 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to High blood pressure
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom High blood pressure:
- Hypertension (314 causes)
- Obesity (195 causes)
- Metabolic syndrome
Diagnostic Guides for High blood pressure
Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to High blood pressure from the following published medical books for more detailed information about High blood pressure. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about High blood pressure
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Misdiagnosis and High blood pressure
Metabolic syndrome often undiagnosed: Metabolic syndrome, also known as Syndrome X, is an often overlooked medical condition that causes a cluster of chronic...read more »
Heart attacks can be undiagnosed: Although the most severe symptoms of heart attack are hard to miss, there are varying degrees of severity. It is altogether too common for people...read more »
Heart attacks can be overdiagnosed: Although many people die from heart attacks, there are also many cases where people fear that they have a heart attack, but actually have something milder. Some of the conditions which may be causes of...read more »
Unnecessary hysterectomies due to undiagnosed bleeding disorder in women: The bleeding disorder called Von Willebrand's disease is quite common in women, but often fails to be correctly...read more »
Rare heart condition often undiagnosed: The rare heart condition called long QT syndrome can lead to episodes of palpitations and rapid heartbeat. In rare cases, this undiagnosed condition can be fatal. It should be considered for any unexplained heart rhythm...read more »
Heart attack can be over-diagnosed: Although heart attack is often undiagnosed, leading to fatality, it can also be over-diagnosed. People become concerned that a condition...read more »
Alzheimer's disease over-diagnosed: The well-known disease of Alzheimer's disease is often over-diagnosed. Patients tend to assume that any...read more »
Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various...read more »
Tremor need not be Parkinson's disease: There is the tendency to believe that any tremor symptom, or shakiness, means Parkinson's disease. The reality is...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood...read more »
Rare diseases misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease: A rare genetic disorder is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease for men in their 50's. The disease Fragile X...read more »
Over-diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension in obese patients: A diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, particularly pulmonary arterial hypertension, is often a misdiagnosis in obese patients. Exertional dyspnea leads to a diagnostic reading of high...read more »
Obesity-related conditions undiagnosed in children: A variety of conditions are associated with obesity (see obesity), but these tend to be undiagnosed more often in child patients than in adults. Some of the overlooked conditions may include hypertension, ...read more »
Hypertension misdiagnosis common in children: Hypertension is often misdiagnosed in adults (see misdiagnosis of hypertension), but its misdiagnosis is even more likely in children. Some of the symptoms of hypertension that can be overlooked...read more »
Silent attack in diabetics: Heart disease is the leading cause of death among diabetics. Patients with type 2 diabetes above the age of 60-65 years are susceptible to silent heart...read more »
Lack of early signs in renal cell carcinoma: Renal cell carcinoma lacks early warning signs and makes a much generalised presentation. Hence the chances of it being misdiagnosed are higher. It has to be differentiated...read more »
Cushing's syndrome of obesity?: Cushing’s syndrome usually occurs due to chronic steroid administration, bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal tumour and ACTH excess. Morbidity and mortality associated with Cushing syndrome...read more »
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Diagnostic tests for High blood pressure:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of High blood pressure. Some of these are listed below :
- Blood pressure
- Sitting and standing in both arms
- If initial reading is high ( diastolic over 90mmHg and/or systolic over 140mmHg) repeat the measurement after 5 minutes of rest
- If only systolic reading is high may suggest hyperthyroidism, aortic insufficiency and arteriosclerotic aortitis
- If high blood pressure is paroxysmal may suggest phaeochromocytoma
See full list of 33
diagnostic tests for High blood pressure
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of High blood pressure. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- Previous history of elevated blood pressure? - Date of initial diagnosis and levels of elevated blood pressure.
- Previous treatment for the elevated blood pressure? - what medications have you used in the past, what have been the result and any side effects from them.
- Past medical history? - heart attacks , strokes, peripheral vascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus or recent weight gain.
- Other cardiovascular risk factors? - e.g. obesity, elevated cholesterol, impaired glucose tolerance, smoking, salt intake, alcohol consumption, exercise levels, chronic consumption of large amounts of pain killers especially those containing phenacetin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
- Are you pregnant? - elevated blood pressure affects between 3-8 % of all pregnant women, especially in the second half of the first pregnancy.
See Diagnosis Checklist for High blood pressure (11 listings)
Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with High blood pressure) may include:
- Symptoms that may indicate the effects of high blood pressure on target organ damage - e.g. headache, shortness of breath and ankle swelling due to congestive cardiac failure, chest pain due to coronary artery disease, leg claudication due to peripheral vascular disease and blood in the urine due to renal damage.
- Symptoms suggesting secondary causes of high blood pressure - e.g. leg claudication with coarctation of aorta; blood in urine with glomerulonephritis or polycystic kidneys; progressive weakness and need to urinate at night with Conn's syndrome; paroxysmal episodes of headache, pallor, sweating and heart palpitations with phaeochromocytoma; loud snoring, morning headache and daytime sleepiness with obstructive sleep apnea.
See Diagnosis Checklist for High blood pressure (11 listings)
Stories from Users for High blood pressure
Real-life user stories relating to High blood pressure:
- High blood pressure from stress? In a 28 yr old with no other risk factors... seems
- Super High Blood Pressure? Or Lie?
- Unable to get dx for high blood pressure in 6yr old son
- Severe Leg/Ankle Pain & High Blood Pressure Dr. Can't find anything?!?! HELP!!
- High blood pressure question
- Blood Pressure behaving weird
- sudden extreme high blood pressure
- Weight loss, stomach pain, and blood pressure
- Frequent pressure
- chronic migrains, high blood pressure and various other symptoms
- Palpitaions, Rapid heartbeat, rising blood pressure, numbness
- High Blood Pressure
- Recurring ER Level High Blood Pressure--WHY?
- Cirrhosis & High Blood Sugers, Lethargic?
- weakness in legs, and high blood pressure, rapid heart rate
- High Blood Pressure
- weird blood pressure
- High Blood Pressur & Anxeity
- High Fever for 1.5 Month... Blood tests done with the following results
- Blood Pressure I think ( Can anyone give advice please)
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to High blood pressure or relevant symptoms:
- Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood Circulation) (171)
- Genitourinary (The urination system) (138)
- Neurological (Nerves) (357)
- Psychiatric (Mental Health) (218)
- Endocrine (Growth and Metabolism) (93)
Videos for High blood pressure
High Blood Pressure in African-Americans
High blood pressure is a silent killer that presents one of the greatest health risks facing the African American community. Learn how you can...
Blood Pressure and Kidneys
It's no secret that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious medical problem. But most people think hypertension is mainly a risk...
What Is Hypertension?
Millions of Americans have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, without knowing it. Tune in to learn more about this silent killer.
Diabetes and Hypertension
Controlling blood sugar levels are crucial for people with diabetes. But equally important is blood pressure control. High blood pressure and...
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Medications or substances causing High blood pressure:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of High blood pressure as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing High blood pressure
Drug interactions causing High blood pressure:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing High blood pressure as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Buspirone and monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant interaction
- BuSpar and monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant interaction
- BuSpar Dividose and monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant interaction
- Bumex and chloral hydrate interaction
- Edecrin and chloral hydrate interaction
See full list of 109 drug interactions causing High blood pressure
Article Excerpts about High blood pressure
Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Blood pressure that remains high over time is called hypertension. Extra fluid in your body increases the amount of fluid in your blood vessels and makes your blood pressure higher. Narrow or clogged blood vessels also raise blood pressure. (Source: excerpt from High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease: NIDDK)
Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Blood pressure that remains high over time is called hypertension. Extra fluid in your body increases the amount of fluid in your blood vessels and makes your blood pressure higher. Narrow or clogged blood vessels also raise blood pressure. (Source: excerpt from High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease: NIDDK)
Organs affected by High blood pressure:
The list of organs typically affected by High blood pressure may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of High blood pressure
The list below shows some of the causes of High blood pressure mentioned in various sources:
- 11?-Hydroxylase deficiency
- 17?-Hydroxylase deficiency
- Abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome - high blood pressure
- Absence of pulmonary artery - pulmonary hypertension
- Acid-Base Imbalance - pulmonary hypertension
See full list of 314 causes of High blood pressure
How Common are these Causes of High blood pressure?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of High blood pressure. Of the 314 causes of High blood pressure that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 9 causes are "very common" diseases
- 9 causes are "common" diseases
- 6 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 5 causes are "rare" diseases
- 18 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 283 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 314
causes of High blood pressure
Conditions listing symptoms: High blood pressure:
The following list of conditions have 'High blood pressure' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: High blood pressure:
The following list of conditions have 'High blood pressure' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of High blood pressure Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of High blood pressure based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about High blood pressure?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of High blood pressure, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Cardiologist
- Renal physician
Classifications of High blood pressure:
Subtypes of High blood pressure:
Pulmonary hypertension (28 causes), Elevated blood pressure, Arterial hypertension (9 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with High blood pressure:
Blood pressure symptoms (367 causes)
Symptoms related to High blood pressure:
Hypertension (218 causes), Obesity (169 causes), Metabolic syndrome
High blood pressure as a disease:
For a more detailed analysis of High blood pressure as a disease, please see our Disease Center information for High blood pressure.
- Causes of Hypertension (15 conditions)
- Medication Causes of Hypertension (285 causes)
- Risk Factors for Hypertension
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Medical News summaries about High blood pressure
Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about High blood pressure and many other medical conditions:
- 2.3.million adverse drug events reported to FDA over 33 years
- About metabolic syndrome
- Guidelines for mercury limits under review in Canada
- Heart attack risk may be determined by testing blood pressure after exercise
- Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism symptoms mimic other diseases
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- Types of Hypertension
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- Drug Causes of Hypertension
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- Symptoms of Hypertension
- Complications of Hypertension
- Diagnostic Tests for Hypertension
- Misdiagnosis of Hypertension
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- Prevention of Hypertension
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